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Hi-Tec Spray reckons it is the company to turn to for impartial help and advice at the Surface World 2005 exhibition. more…
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Hargraves Technology Corp reckons it is revolutionising the fluidic delivery and control systems industry by introducing the next generation in solenoid valve technology. more…
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Process Installations has recently launched a new website providing details online of the engineering services it provides to process and manufacturing companies. more…
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Evola has developed an innovative rotary control ball valve specifically designed for flow and pressure regulating duties in the gas industry. more…
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FCX Integrated Plant Services is a full valve assembly and repair service centre accredited by the ASME and the US National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors. more…
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Axium Process has supplied biopharmaceutical company Protherics with a number of customised 316L stainless steel static and rotating sprayball lances as an integral part to its CIP operations. more…
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Lancing-based corrosion monitoring specialist Cormon has chosen Arc Energy as its fabrication partner. more…
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A new M3 threaded needle valve is designed and manufactured for applications where space, leak-tightness, durability and light weight are required. more…
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Global flow control group FCX has announced two key new management appointments which it believes will help drive the group forward and continue its impressive growth. more…
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When Aberdeen based Red Spider needed design compact valves into its Red Plug intervention set barrier it turned miniature component specialist Lee Products. more…
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From its base in Derby, England, mixing technology specialists Chemineer has designed and built a new polystyrene reactor agitator for a major petrochemical plant in Mumbai, India. more…
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integrating document management, process management and collaboration across the supply chain is key more…
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former Oracle UK MD and former Documentum EMEA SVP join BuildOnline to execute global growth plans more…
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ward Recognises the 100 Private European and Israeli Firms Driving the Future of Technology more…
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GMail API for JavaGMailer API for Java (g4j) is set of API that allows Java programmer to communicate to GMail.With G4J programmers can made Java based application that based on huge storage of GMail. SysTray for JavaSysTray for Java is an API written to enable Java applications access the system tray. Originally it was running on […]

The highlights of JBuilder 2006 which is expected to release this week are: Peer-to-peer developer collaboration Chat similar to IM Integrated application life-cycle support covering requirements management modeling source code management unit testing JBuilder 2006 represents the last major release on the Primetime platform JBuilder releases next year and beyond will be based on Eclipse Patrick Kerpan, CTO of Borland, said they are working on […]

At Doubletwist Inc. we worked with 40 4 CPU Sun Ultra Machines with 4 GB RAM each to carry out annotations of human genome. We were first, ahead of Celera and HGP.At that time (2000-2001) it was possibly the largest massively scaled Java Technology Deployment. Human Genome Annotation run took about 1.5 months the first […]

iText is a java software library which contains API to generate documents in the Portable Document Format (PDF), XML, HTML and RTF. It can also parse XML documents and convert them into any of these formats. Pages of existing PDF files can be imported and copied to new PDF documents. In short if you ever thought […]

For mission-critical applications, the process of automating business policies, procedures, and business logic is often better managed by leveraging a Business Rule Engine. Using business rules can help you develop more agile applications with shorter time-to-market. A business rule is a statement that defines or constrains some aspect of the business; a business rule is […]

Summary Java EE 5 (formerly J2EE 1.5) Unanimously Passes Public Review Ballot; Promises Ease of Use Java 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2 DP4 for Tiger Java Software is Carving a Niche in Critical Real-Time Applications Market Java EE 5 (formerly J2EE 1.5) Unanimously Passes Public Review Ballot; Promises Ease of Use JSR 244, the umbrella specification that defines what other […]

With tweaks and modifications, Java is finding a home in critical real-time applications ranging from the military to telecommunications For several years real-time versions of Java from smaller companies such as Aonix, Aicas and Apogee Software have jousted for market share. Now, large companies such as Sun Microsystems Inc. and IBM Corp. are starting to […]

Back to The POJO days and lots of goodies scheduled with Java Enterprise Edition 5. more…
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Debugging guidelines for NetBeans and Sun Java Studio Enterprise. Debugging Tips for Applications Built With Sun Java Studio Enterprise 7 Debugging Java Software using NetBeans 3.6 more…
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An article on miniature Design Patterns on Sun Java Studio Creator, a Java Software development tool aka IDE. I think you will find them rather useful. It is helpful to have guidelines or recommended practices to help you make the most effective use of Sun Java Studio Creator 2 IDE. The article from developer.sun.com contains […]

This is a brief compilation of essential resources for those venturing in the world of WebDAV, DeltaV and Slide. Apache Slide Slide is a noteworthy, yet often forgotten, project which provides WebDAV Server and client implementation along with Delta-V support. For the uninitiated WebDAV allows hierarchical resource access (like your file system) over HTTP protocol. In short […]

The Java Platform Manager within the NetBeans IDE enables you to easily install and use the tools and utilities included with many different emulator platforms, such as the Sony Ericsson J2ME SDK. This article explains how you can use the NetBeans IDE to remotely manipulate the file system on Sony Ericsson mobile phones that are enabled […]

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The fundamental questions There are two questions that you need to ask when compiling your program: 1. What do I know about the platforms that this program will run on? 2. What do I know about the assumptions that are made in the code? The answers to these two questions determine what compiler […]

Today I had an interesting conversation with my ex-Boss and good friend. He asked me to summarize the current state of Java world these days as he was busy with databases and scientific computing. Here is my short take on it. Ruby has become a cult like Apple. PHP guys think they are winning over Java. […]

I just read a post titled - Java Applets = Stupid Design. The actual contention was - My example would have been web pages that are written entirely as Java applets. HORRID! I can see web applications designed entirely as applet as very appropriate. Several web applications have been successfully (in business) made that way. Like […]

I have found Java Studio Creator to be very useful and worthwhile for JSF based development. Join the Java Studio Creator 2 Early Access program and download the new IDE for FREE through October 2005. Includes SDN Membership. As a Sun Java Studio Creator Early 2 Access participant, you gain access to the pre-release version of […]

A Brief Overview of Java Server Faces Technology. more…
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After recent reports of several critical security vulnerabilities of PHP based software. I decided to take a closer look at the current state of security with PHP based products. A casual search at Secunia revealed 1599 Secunia Security Advisories. In contrast Java has 225 security vulnerabilities and much younger .NET platform has 827. PHP based products has […]

I came across a very interesting scenario this week.  A client of mine was using a series of cascading orchestrations.  The main orchestration was responsible for header information and used subordinate orchestrations to make updates to detail records, like product information and line item records.  Interestingly, one of the subordinate orchestrations required a call to […]

Many of my clients and prospective clients have been asking about training on server.  I would like to tell you that bootcamp sessions are available.  - please see:
Developing BizTalk 2004 Applications Quickstart Bootcamp. 
 
Cactus is participating in the delivery of these sessions and there is currently space available in the 4/14/2005thru 4/15/2005 workshop in Montreal.  […]

As developers, we all know the first place to look for information is MSDN. - well there is now a area dedicated to the developer in all of us.   Checkout http://msdn.microsoft.com/biztalk/
 
Information appears to be updated regularly and is the high quality we expect from MSDN!
 
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As many of you may or may not know, I lead a dual role in life. (No, I�?Tm not a secret agent!) During the day, I am an SMS consultant for a Chicago based consulting firm. In my non-daytime job role, I am the President of LearnSMS.com and LearnMOM.com. It seems I�?Tm more known for […]

U.S. Patent law is undergoing important changes. Intellectual property attorney John Harris sums up the latest developments in patent law. more…
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Developing a sound supply chain and logistics strategy has never been more essential with the challenges of competition, outsourcing, hours-of-service regulations, driver shortages, and longshoreman strikes. more…
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What follows is a condensed version of a conversation that happens all too frequently when I am approached by a prospect interested in search engine optimization (SEO). more…
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If you can recapture a wasted hour here and there and redirect it to a more productive use, you can make great increases in your daily productivity. more…
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If you make business software decisions for an organization in the construction industry, or any of the industries closely affiliated with the construction industry, the future of your business can be summed up in one word: change. more…
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The following tips are meant to serve as helpful guidelines for executives who are responsible for their company�?Ts expenses and profitability. These tips should help you not only negotiate a great deal but also save a great deal of money in the long run. more…
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If you need to hire a salesperson, these tips will reduce your risk of making a bad hire. Identify the candidates who not only CAN sell, but WILL sell. more…
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Bottom line, no matter how raw or seasoned you are as a speaker, refining your skill as an oral communicator who can get a message across will translate into heightened awareness, increased leadership roles and, ultimately, coveted positions. more…
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While many more companies are applying best practices to their online efforts, there are some simple ways to please the press and avoid pet peeves - rather than stopping journalists in their tracks as they attempt to bring you publicity. more…
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A small amount of time and effort securing your wireless network devices can have huge payoffs. Information �?” whether it�?Ts personal or business-related �?” is way too easy to capture out of thin air otherwise. more…
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Empirical and anecdotal data show a historic trend that outsourcing business real estate functions to successful real estate providers will accelerate in the next five years. more…
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Conventional IT management approaches to compliance fall short. A new method is required; one that is based on identity which integrates into the existing infrastructure while providing new levels of controls and visibility. more…
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In spite of a range of security technologies being deployed, devastating thefts of sensitive data continue to occur. To address these threats, many organizations are looking to deploy data privacy solutions that ensure data security inside the enterprise. more…
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This article addresses how to recognize the myths and misrepresentations of Network Management System vendors, identify the actual capabilities of vendors versus their promises, and separate fact from fiction. more…
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In every interview situation, there are at least seven underlying questions or conversations that are going on simultaneously in the hiring manager�?Ts mind. more…
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Calculate Failures In Time (FITs) and predict the Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) using the Arrhenius equation and Chi-Square distribution. more…
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We in the private sector need to modify the way in which we look at �?ogovernment�?� today. Today�?Ts climate commands the need for companies to work with law enforcement, share data, and build trust. more…
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The secret to building a healthy sales pipeline is all in the “process” for detecting and nurturing buyers through the buying cycle. more…
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Since 2000, IT companies and IT departments within corporations have undergone significant reductions in spend across the board �?” leaving companies to revamp training strategies. more…
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The following is a summary from the 2005 Bankers As Buyers study, prepared by Scott Mills, APR and President of William Mills Agency. The piece is a collection of research, opinions and articles about what bankers will buy in 2005. more…
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This white paper describes a unique architecture, framework and mechanism for rapidly changing business environments that provides the feature �?oDynamic Decision Making�?� through the �?oXML Based Rich Clients Technology/Framework�?�. more…
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A brief look at how microscopy can be used to detect zinc whiskers which can cause failures in computer systems. more…
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In a study recently conducted by Booz Allen Hamilton, next to top line revenue growth, corporate CEOs identified �?oimproving corporate agility�?� as their most important goal. more…
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A recent landmark study by McKinsey & Company revealed that the most important corporate resource over the next 20 years will be talent. Are you prepared to fight for your fair share of talent? Being armed and ready could add dollars to your bottom-line. more…
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The disclosure of proprietary information to a third party without a nondisclosure agreement could have negative legal consequences. This article briefly discusses the importance of nondisclosure agreements and typical provisions included in them. more…
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Learn about eight types of penny stocks to avoid when making investment decisions. more…
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This article explains what commercial real estate brokers do for the business public and how corporate officers can maximize the relationship with their broker to secure business real estate that contributes to their company�?Ts economic success. more…
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Have you ever hired a new employee who looked the part in the interview and then failed in the job? Could the �?~Warren Harding Error�?T and �?~unconscious influence�?T have contributed to this mis-hire? more…
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IT examiners are no longer satisfied with financial institutions simply having a firewall in place to reactively block potential attacks. Auditors now want to know what classification of firewall you have and the characteristics of how it does its job. more…
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Did you ever wonder why one business has buyers lined up willing to pay top dollar while another sits on the market for months, or even years? What do buyers look for in a prospective business acquisition? more…
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The initial market positioning for VoIP telephone systems emphasized cost savings. Ironically, VoIP�?Ts most important enhanced features are the least ones advertised: Greater flexibility in system architecture configurations. more…
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Hiring a candidate shouldn�?Tt be a guessing game. After you interview a candidate thoroughly, and spend a great deal of time and money getting them through the process, you should not have to worry about �?olanding them.�?� more…
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Our new economy �?” the knowledge-based economy �?” is fundamentally different from our old economy; we have moved from the concept of standardized mass production to an economy organized around the flexible production of goods and services. more…
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The demand for complex, flexible and efficient applications has opened the doors for Rich Internet Applications (RIA�?Ts). RIA�?Ts can marry back-office infrastructures with the Internet and front-office applications. more…
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Your software project, no matter what the actual size, is a big project to you. Make sure it succeeds by following these eight tips for avoiding software project failure. more…
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As we all know by now, Information Technology Service projects in today�?Ts enterprises continue to have abysmal results. In fact, most would go so far as to term project management as more of an art �?” albeit a failing one �?” than as a science. more…
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According to a CMO survey of marketing executives, fewer than a quarter are satisfied that their messaging is accurate. This article explores the issues involved in getting the messages right - and getting the right messages out. more…
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Telecom expenditures are prevalent and can be costly for any business, large or small. This article provides insight into how to get the most from your telecom carrier. more…
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Imagine being able to find, predict, buy, use, invest in the next killer application on mobile devices. You can forget about color, screen size, QWERTY, or looks. Instead look at the click-through. more…
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For users who work in an environment where speed and ease of access are critical, speech and natural language understanding technologies hold enormous promise for future applications. more…
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Although businesses that earn revenue of less than $100M yearly could most benefit from independent, knowledgeable advice regarding information technology decisions, rarely, if ever, is this market targeted by IT consulting firms. more…
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Prospective employers know how and what to look for in evaluating the quality of a public school system, and it has nothing to do with whether or not the high school football team played in the Georgia Dome. more…
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Many companies look to the health insurance companies to be proactive about their employees�?T health, and they are. However, the employer, with the help of the group benefit agent is the one that needs to keep the subject front and center. more…
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Geoffrey Chaucer could just as well have been describing today�?Ts Georgia public pensions when he said in 1374, �?ohe that attempts nothing will nothing achieve.�?� more…
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There is much debate in the general public and in the search engine optimization community as to what amount companies should pay for search engine optimization expertise. more…
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This article discusses how to overcome call anxiety and how calling after hours will generate more business. more…
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The implementation of a new technology system can be expensive. However, the State of Georgia has a program that will allow companies implementing new technologies to cut the related retraining cost by up to 50%. more…
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IT process definition and automation allows IT departments to gain control over all of the numerous processes necessary to run an effective and efficient IT department. more…
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2005 is shaping up to be a tough year for tech sales, with analysts such as Gartner predicting a dismal 2.5% IT budget increase. This paper outlines several proven techniques that can help you achieve industry-leading market share and revenue growth. more…
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Every manufacturer today faces challenges in its business. Both analysts and consultants are talking about �?oOperational Excellence�?� as a way to address these challenges. more…
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Corporate executives love two words: �?oDue Diligence.�?� Unfortunately, this is only half of the required formula for meeting the requirements under �?oStandard of Care.�?� more…
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Asset management can be looked at in many different ways and, if taken to the extreme, can cover every aspect of an asset�?Ts life. more…
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If your marketing and sales departments are looking for more qualified leads, then search engine marketing is an inexpensive way to find them. This article provides a five step process that will help fill your pipeline with a steady flow of sales leads. more…
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There is a great deal of hype about VoIP technology lately, and it is clearly recognized as disruptive technology that is expected to meet the needs of a large segment of the market. more…
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Customer Profitability Management (CPM) helps companies begin to lay the foundation for building a B-to-B lead generation program that will maximize average new customer profitability and corporate earnings. more…
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Studies have shown that the quality of testing during a software implementation plays a major role in the overall success of the initiative. This article describes why testing is needed and how testing can reduce the total cost. more…
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This article illustrates how Sales and Marketing departments can use e-Learning to demonstrate expertise and increase sales. If offers steps to use when evaluating e-Learning systems to get the right system in place. more…
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We created this paper as a means of passing along some of the critical factors needed for successful meeting operations followed by an assortment of tips and techniques we have seen pay off for groups. more…
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What angel investors truly crave in private equity investments. more…
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Marketing cannot exist without IT initiatives and IT must incorporate marketing needs into its overall technology strategy to be able to better satisfy, retain existing and reach new customers. more…
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With benefits, you give the customer a reason to choose your product over a competitor�?Ts similar product. If customers are able to identify with the benefits of your product, they will have confidence in their purchase. more…
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